Yes, I know, just a city. But, if you're a runner, you know that means one thing and one thing only. The. Boston. Marathon. I had the awesome experience of running that marathon just a little over four weeks ago, even though it seems like a century ago. It was a bit of a struggle leading up to the race. We had a nasty, cold, miserable winter. The cold was ugly, but the conditions were even worse. I got so sick of running on snow and ice, and I hated every second of having a big race in April. Now... Continue reading

This came in the mail today . . . Sorry for harping on the marathon, but it's been on my mind for the last 15 weeks. Actually, since June 21st when I qualified. You'll just have to put up with me for the next 25 days. Sorry. Do you obsess over things? I totally do. It used to be sewing. Now, I guess it's running. I can think about other things; work, kids, etc., but when I have a free moment, it creeps back in. So, the mail was exciting, but it certainly made the whole thing seem more real.... Continue reading

Great to hear from you, Lucinda. So glad you happened by! I've been thinking about doing more sewing for myself, too. There's so much potential, but I haven't been that happy with the few things I've made so far. I just have to remind myself that I didn't get good at sewing for kids with the first few items either. Let me know if you make anything!

Oops. I didn't really mean to go almost 2 years without blogging. Is anyone still there? I certainly understand if you're not. I haven't done as much sewing as I would like in the last two years. My muse, my model, my customer, Addie, now has even stronger opinions now (at 7) about what she ...

26 days to 26.2 miles in Boston! (21 runs left and 213 miles.) I've been writing the remaining days on a sticky note next to my computer at work. The idea was that it would remind me to skip that after lunch cookie and drink water instead of that diet pepsi. It's kind of working but making me nervous, too. I ordered my gear already . . . But I'm not going to wear it until after. Don't want to illicit any bad luck. I didn't even really want to buy it until after, but I started getting worried it... Continue reading

Oops. I didn't really mean to go almost 2 years without blogging. Is anyone still there? I certainly understand if you're not. I haven't done as much sewing as I would like in the last two years. My muse, my model, my customer, Addie, now has even stronger opinions now (at 7) about what she will and won't wear. I tried for a while but lost my ability to talk her into wearing things I made. It's fine. I still think she's cute (her freckles kill me), but not necessarily baby/toddler-dress-her-up cute. I got distracted from sewing and crafting anyway.... Continue reading